Loud PSU while near idle

js94

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I recently built a PC (as in yesterday) and one thing I noticed is the PSU is louder than I would imagine, as in its louder than my GPU fans, case fans, and CPU Cooler fans. When I was breadboarding my setup, the PSU wasn't so loud. I don't understand how finally installing and setting up the motherboard in the chassis, caused it to get louder. This occurred while I had one Chrome window open, with two tabs, Youtube & MOBO Driver page. The CPU temperature ranges from 40-50 C while the Motherboard temperature is from 35-45 C, and touching the PSU, it isn't hot at all so I imagine it's not making the whole PC hot but its just very audible and I don't know if this is normal. This is my first ever non commercial PC so I don't know if this is normal?

My current build:

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard: MSI X99S SLI Plus ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2800 Memory
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 250 GB Solid State Drive
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card
Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (White) ATX Full Tower Case
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)
 
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It seems this is a normal thing, and I really don't want it because after actually giving it a run with playing a few games (Which I don't believe are all that intensive; Sims 3&4, Minecraft on near High settings) it sounded ready to give out. The motherboard temp barely broke 50 degrees so its not like it was getting too hot in the case.

So can anyone suggest a 750W (going to upgrade) PSU that will definitely be silent? Or at least is known for silence

EDIT: Would this be a good PSU?
FirePower Silencer MK III 750W 80Plus Gold Metallic Aviation Sem-Modular ATX PC Power Supply PPCMK3S750, formerly PC Power & Cooling
http://www.amazon.com/FirePower-Silencer-Metallic-Sem-Modular-PPCMK3S750/dp/B00AXX0MZM?&tag=bestpsus-20


I've only had it for 5 days, used for 2 (or barely) so would it be better to RMA it or still go through the manufacturer?
 


before anything just call and ask if it is normal.
 
It seems this is a normal thing, and I really don't want it because after actually giving it a run with playing a few games (Which I don't believe are all that intensive; Sims 3&4, Minecraft on near High settings) it sounded ready to give out. The motherboard temp barely broke 50 degrees so its not like it was getting too hot in the case.

So can anyone suggest a 750W (going to upgrade) PSU that will definitely be silent? Or at least is known for silence

EDIT: Would this be a good PSU?
FirePower Silencer MK III 750W 80Plus Gold Metallic Aviation Sem-Modular ATX PC Power Supply PPCMK3S750, formerly PC Power & Cooling
http://www.amazon.com/FirePower-Silencer-Metallic-Sem-Modular-PPCMK3S750/dp/B00AXX0MZM?&tag=bestpsus-20
 
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